Location & Surroundings
Tshinota is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chitato, 45 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 690 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 48 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 57' 22" S, 20° 57' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 594 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,894 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:07
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshinota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshinota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
38.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 38.2 | 1.0 | 141 | 27 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 8 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 95 | 152.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 235 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 266 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.3 | 2.3 | 106 | 24 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 801.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 289 | 54 | 1,008.6 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 90 | 97.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 349 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 308 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 3.5 | 329 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 607.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 55 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.46 / 0.55 | 91 | 202.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 12 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 2.65 / 3.20 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 337 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 30.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.4 | 2.6 | 338 | 34 | 1,007.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 753.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshinota?
Now 38.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshinota today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshinota?
Local time is 00:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshinota?
Tshinota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshinota?
DEM 594 m.
Where is Tshinota located?
It is at -6.95605, 20.95510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshinota in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.